Ramón Sosa
LW
Wide Forward
Aug 31, 1999 (26)
Right
5'10"
165 lb
Option to face Australia
Sosa (ankle) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Australia.
Analysis: Sosa is back in the team sheet to face Australia despite the doubts around his health, with the attacker fit enough for the bench. He has only played 11 minutes so far this tournament and should remain more of a bench option moving forward if Paraguay qualify for the knockouts.
Doesn't train, doubt for Thursday
Sosa (ankle) is unlikely for Thursday's match against Australia, according to Angel Elian of Nanduti.
Analysis: Sosa is looking to be a doubt as Paraguay head into their group stage finale, as the attacker is still dealing with an ankle issue that held him out of training Tuesday. Unfortunately, this will leave him as a late call for Thursday's match, although it appears he will need a major boost to play. He has not started at this World Cup either way, likely leading to a bench role against Australia even if he is fit.
Trains individually Sunday
Sosa (ankle) was training individually with Paraguay on Sunday, raising some uncertainty over his availability for Thursday's clash against Australia, the federation posted.
Analysis: Sosa had overcome his ankle discomfort to be named on the bench for the win over Turkey, but his return to individual training suggests the coaching staff are managing his workload carefully. Paraguay will assess his condition over the coming days before making any final decisions on his role for Thursday's fixture against the Socceroos.
On bench against Turkiye
Sosa overcame his ankle discomfort and was on the bench for Friday's 1-0 victory over Turkiye, according to Unicanal.
Analysis: Sosa's availability is a welcome boost for Paraguay given the team's already limited depth on the attacking flanks, with Gustavo Caballero also out due to a strain. His return to the matchday squad gives coach Alfaro another option to call upon as Paraguay look to make a strong push in their group stage campaign.
Dealing with ankle injury
Sosa is out for Friday's match against Turkiye due to an ankle injury, according to ABC Deportes.
Analysis: Sosa is not going to be with his team Friday as they take the field, as the attacker will instead miss out due to ankle discomfort. This is a critical loss of depth for the team after he came off the bench in the last outing, as they are also without another attacking option in Gustavo Caballero (strain) for the time being. The team is now limited on backup options on the flank, potentially leading Julio Ensico to take on more of a winger role or for Matias Galarza to earn some more time. They will also have Isidro Pitta and Gabriel Avalos available at forward.
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